Author archives: Shaun Liddle

  • England Under 18 name amended squad for South Africa tour

    Aug 4, 17 • 1697 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on England Under 18 name amended squad for South Africa tour

    England U18s have amended their squad for the summer development tour of South Africa (6-21 August). Lock Alex Coles and Joe Tunney, full back Nick David and prop Tom Rowland all come into the squad while James Dun, Marcus Smith, Kieren Verden as well as Ted...

  • Willemse to make DHL WP debut at DHL Newlands

    Aug 3, 17 • 1110 Views • General NewsComments Off on Willemse to make DHL WP debut at DHL Newlands

    Flyhalf Damian Willemse will make his DHL Western Province debut in the Currie Cup encounter against the Steval Pumas at DHL Newlands on Saturday. There have been several changes to the DHL Western Province team, for the clash which kicks off at 13h00 on...

  • Willemse to make DHL WP debut at DHL Newlands

    Aug 3, 17 • 994 Views • General NewsComments Off on Willemse to make DHL WP debut at DHL Newlands

    Flyhalf Damian Willemse will make his DHL Western Province debut in the Currie Cup encounter against the Steval Pumas at DHL Newlands on Saturday. There have been several changes to the DHL Western Province team, for the clash which kicks off at 13h00 on...

  • Currie Cup teams kick off challenging stretch

    Aug 3, 17 • 944 Views • General NewsComments Off on Currie Cup teams kick off challenging stretch

    Four of the six teams taking to the field in the Currie Cup Premier Division, proudly brought to you by DirectAxis and Nashua, will kick off a challenging stretch in the competition in which they will play three matches within eight days in a real treat for...

  • Currie Cup teams kick off challenging stretch

    Aug 3, 17 • 1329 Views • General NewsComments Off on Currie Cup teams kick off challenging stretch

    Four of the six teams taking to the field in the Currie Cup Premier Division, proudly brought to you by DirectAxis and Nashua, will kick off a challenging stretch in the competition in which they will play three matches within eight days in a real treat for...

  • Team Announcement Emirates Lions vs BNZ Crusaders

    Aug 3, 17 • 1795 Views • General NewsComments Off on Team Announcement Emirates Lions vs BNZ Crusaders

    The Emirates Lions host the final of the Vodacom Super Rugby against the BNZ Crusaders at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday 5 August at 16:00. The coaches have picked the same side that played in the semi-final against the Hurricanes last weekend. Akker van...

  • Team Announcement Emirates Lions vs BNZ Crusaders

    Aug 3, 17 • 4943 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Team Announcement Emirates Lions vs BNZ Crusaders

    The Emirates Lions host the final of the Vodacom Super Rugby against the BNZ Crusaders at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday 5 August at 16:00. The coaches have picked the same side that played in the semi-final against the Hurricanes last weekend. Akker van...

  • SA Rugby thanks Government for RWC 2023 support

    Aug 3, 17 • 946 Views • General NewsComments Off on SA Rugby thanks Government for RWC 2023 support

    SA Rugby on Thursday thanked the South African government and the Minister of Sport and Recreation, Mr Thulas Nxesi, for their support in providing the required financial guarantees to bring the Rugby World Cup tournament back home in 2023. The Cabinet...

  • SA Rugby thanks Government for RWC 2023 support

    Aug 3, 17 • 1171 Views • General NewsComments Off on SA Rugby thanks Government for RWC 2023 support

    SA Rugby on Thursday thanked the South African government and the Minister of Sport and Recreation, Mr Thulas Nxesi, for their support in providing the required financial guarantees to bring the Rugby World Cup tournament back home in 2023. The Cabinet...

  • Secure your seat at DHL Newlands NOW

    Aug 3, 17 • 1519 Views • General NewsComments Off on Secure your seat at DHL Newlands NOW

    Secure your ticket to the Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test match between the Springboks and the All Blacks, at DHL Newlands, on October 7 and the DHL Western Province Currie Cup campaign, by taking advantage of the DHL Newlands season ticket special, in a...

  • Secure your seat at DHL Newlands NOW

    Aug 3, 17 • 1314 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Secure your seat at DHL Newlands NOW

    Secure your ticket to the Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test match between the Springboks and the All Blacks, at DHL Newlands, on October 7 and the DHL Western Province Currie Cup campaign, by taking advantage of the DHL Newlands season ticket special, in a...

  • DHL Western Province vs Steval Pumas 5th August 2017

    Aug 3, 17 • 998 Views • General NewsComments Off on DHL Western Province vs Steval Pumas 5th August 2017

    3rd August 2017 Match: DHL Western Province vs Steval Pumas Venue: DHL Newlands, Cape Town Date: 5th August 2017 Kick-off: 13:00 Flanker Brian Shabangu earns a deserved opportunity to lead Pumas side featuring some new combinations in their Currie Cup...

  • DHL Western Province vs Steval Pumas 5th August 2017

    Aug 3, 17 • 1952 Views • General NewsComments Off on DHL Western Province vs Steval Pumas 5th August 2017

    3rd August 2017 Match: DHL Western Province vs Steval Pumas Venue: DHL Newlands, Cape Town Date: 5th August 2017 Kick-off: 13:00 Flanker Brian Shabangu earns a deserved opportunity to lead Pumas side featuring some new combinations in their Currie Cup...

  • Sevens tickets rushing out the door

    Aug 3, 17 • 927 Views • General NewsComments Off on Sevens tickets rushing out the door

    Tickets for the New Zealand Sevens tournament, to be held in Hamilton for the first time on February 3-4 2018, are rushing out the door, with over half of all tickets snapped up after only two days of pre-sales. Tickets go on public sale on Wednesday 30...

  • Sevens tickets rushing out the door

    Aug 3, 17 • 1843 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Sevens tickets rushing out the door

    Tickets for the New Zealand Sevens tournament, to be held in Hamilton for the first time on February 3-4 2018, are rushing out the door, with over half of all tickets snapped up after only two days of pre-sales. Tickets go on public sale on Wednesday 30...

  • New Zealand mourns Sir John Graham

    Aug 3, 17 • 904 Views • General NewsComments Off on New Zealand mourns Sir John Graham

    New Zealand’s rugby community is mourning the death of former All Blacks Captain and New Zealand Rugby President Sir John Graham, who passed away late Wednesday evening after a short illness, aged 82. Sir David John Graham, widely known as DJ, was born on 9...

  • New Zealand mourns Sir John Graham

    Aug 3, 17 • 1108 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on New Zealand mourns Sir John Graham

    New Zealand’s rugby community is mourning the death of former All Blacks Captain and New Zealand Rugby President Sir John Graham, who passed away late Wednesday evening after a short illness, aged 82. Sir David John Graham, widely known as DJ, was born on 9...

  • McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City coaches and squad announced for 2017 National Rugby Championship 

    Aug 3, 17 • 1057 Views • General NewsComments Off on McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City coaches and squad announced for 2017 National Rugby Championship 

    The Queensland Rugby Union today announced the McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City squad and coaching staff for the 2017 National Rugby Championship (NRC). Seventeen players have been selected directly from Queensland Premier Rugby, with all nine clubs...

  • McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City coaches and squad announced for 2017 National Rugby Championship 

    Aug 3, 17 • 1867 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City coaches and squad announced for 2017 National Rugby Championship 

    The Queensland Rugby Union today announced the McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City squad and coaching staff for the 2017 National Rugby Championship (NRC). Seventeen players have been selected directly from Queensland Premier Rugby, with all nine clubs...

  • Bond University Queensland Country coaches and squad announced for 2017 National Rugby Championship 

    Aug 3, 17 • 1023 Views • General NewsComments Off on Bond University Queensland Country coaches and squad announced for 2017 National Rugby Championship 

    The Queensland Rugby Union today announced the Bond University Queensland Country squad and coaching staff for the 2017 National Rugby Championship. Sixteen players have been selected from Queensland Premier Rugby, with all nine clubs represented. The squad...

  • Bond University Queensland Country coaches and squad announced for 2017 National Rugby Championship 

    Aug 3, 17 • 1537 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Bond University Queensland Country coaches and squad announced for 2017 National Rugby Championship 

    The Queensland Rugby Union today announced the Bond University Queensland Country squad and coaching staff for the 2017 National Rugby Championship. Sixteen players have been selected from Queensland Premier Rugby, with all nine clubs represented. The squad...

  • Melville explains academy registration change

    Aug 2, 17 • 1185 Views • General NewsComments Off on Melville explains academy registration change

    Director of Professional Rugby at the RFU Nigel Melville believes changes to registration rules for England Academy Players (EAP) can result in increased playing time and competition exposure. This season (2017/18) there can be increased movement for EAPs...

  • Melville explains academy registration change

    Aug 2, 17 • 1985 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Melville explains academy registration change

    Director of Professional Rugby at the RFU Nigel Melville believes changes to registration rules for England Academy Players (EAP) can result in increased playing time and competition exposure. This season (2017/18) there can be increased movement for EAPs...

  • Springbok squad announcement on Saturday

    Aug 2, 17 • 1230 Views • General NewsComments Off on Springbok squad announcement on Saturday

    Confirmed Bok media and training schedule for PE The Springbok squad for the start of the 2017 Castle Lager Rugby Championship will be named on Saturday, 5 August 2017 after the Vodacom Super Rugby Final, which will be staged on the same day at Emirates...

  • Springbok squad announcement on Saturday

    Aug 2, 17 • 1934 Views • General News, SpringboksComments Off on Springbok squad announcement on Saturday

    Confirmed Bok media and training schedule for PE The Springbok squad for the start of the 2017 Castle Lager Rugby Championship will be named on Saturday, 5 August 2017 after the Vodacom Super Rugby Final, which will be staged on the same day at Emirates...